Maria Bamford: The Special Special Special
20/12/2012 … If there’s a single watchword for post-millennia comedy, it has to be ‘awkward’ – from The Office to Louis CK, big broad jokes are out and the squirming…
Thu 20 December 2012
Wed 19 December 2012
From Haters to lovers
Viral hit lands comic a sitcom deal
19/12/2012 … Comic Isabel Fay has landed a commission from top producers Hat Trick – thanks to the success of a video she made for YouTube.
Gervais confirms Muppet role
Ricky to play human lead in movie sequel
19/12/2012 … Ricky Gervais has confirmed he will be taking the lead role in the new Muppets movie.
All eyes on Peter Kay
Stand-up dominates C4 comedy ratings
19/12/2012 … Peter Kay provided Channel 4 with three of its top 15 shows of 2012, according to new figures.
Free Nick Helm track
19/12/2012 … We’ve an early Christmas present for Chortle readers today – a free track from Nick Helm’s new album Dare To Dream.